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Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-Huntington, WV Corps - Huntington, WV 25701Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $12.00 - $12.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: MinimalJob Category: Social ServicesSCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm (40 hours weekly) This position is responsible for: Providing social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; preparing accurate and complete client records; referring clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine the client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions. Records clients' disposition and other pertinent information such as income, expenses, family and work history; assists clients in completing applications for assistance; and photocopies social security cards, picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills, etc. Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; and directs clients to the Lodge kitchen, Thrift Store, or Distribution Center for assistance. Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; and maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory. Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients, contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, motels, churches, etc. for lodging. Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance. Assists eligible clients needing transportation assistance based on medical or relocation needs; arranges transportation through bus-line and contacts family members, friends, and churches for assistance. Serves as liaison to other agencies in order to obtain/coordinate assistance on the client's behalf; builds and maintains professional working relationships with community agencies. May serve as Coordinator for a specific program, such as senior citizens or food programs; plans and coordinates program arrangements; sets up program meeting area; ensures clients of the program are served effectively. Assists in driving a Box truck/ company vehicle to collect donations of food and supplies, as well as deliveries as needed for the Corps. Assists the Corps in Custodian duties. Prepares and files client records in a timely manner, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date; obtains signatures of clients as needed; reviews and tracks all client records in order to determine if client is active or inactive; maintains confidentiality of client information. Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; and ensures the accuracy and completeness. Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; assists clients by providing accurate and complete information regarding the Social Service Program operations and/or services; and assists the public in locating missing persons. Types and files routine correspondence, documents, lists, reports, etc. on behalf of the Commanding Officer. Receives and processes incoming mail; prepares deposits of funds received in an accurate and timely manner. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires frequent speaking, listening, typing, and viewing/looking at computer screens for long periods of time.  Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb. Requires the frequent lifting or moving of items over 25 pounds, the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Drive a large truck. Use a hand truck and or pallet jack. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or G.E.D., and experience working in a retail store preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current Driver's License                                Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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